The Ultra Music Festival in Miami faced severe weather disruptions on its opening day, leading to the temporary shutdown of the event and the evacuation of 165 thousand attendees from Bayfront Park due to safety concerns. As thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the area, festival-goers were evacuated from Bayfront Park due to safety concerns. The weather conditions included strong winds, lightning, and a tornado watch in effect for South Florida until 3 am. Despite the adverse weather, the festival was expected to attract thousands of attendees, showcasing its popularity. The situation was closely monitored, with updates provided on social media and local news outlets, emphasizing the importance of safety for all involved. Performances were suspended at 9 p.m., with festival organizers and local authorities closely monitoring the situation.
LIVE: Downtown Miami Near @BayfrontParkMIA @Ultra #Ultra2024 #UltraMiami https://t.co/IzMzSiSBYC
“For your safety, Ultra Friday is temporarily shutting down,” organizers posted on social media Friday night. https://t.co/KDlObCr7Kt
Photos: The Rain Dampens the First Day of Ultra Music Festival 2024 https://t.co/x75ZvD5L8r
Ultra is currently delayed while it works on getting Bayfront Park cleared up from rain Some day 2 sets have already been cancelled for artists playing before doors open (📸: @anna11lillis / h/t @edmtrainapp) https://t.co/Fw8vMamZfP
Miami Airport is forced into full ground stop amid tornado threat, as Ultra dance music festival is shuttered after Florida was hit by thunder, winds and torrential rain https://t.co/SyIElqZ8N2 https://t.co/34dvgWgB1T
RAINED OUT: Watch concert goers wade through floodwaters after torrential downpours, strong winds, and lightening shut down an outdoor music festival. https://t.co/iv2o5Wt5j1
#Ultra main stage yesterday afternoon vs now 🌧️ https://t.co/nFDoQzELQS
Ultra Music Festival suspended performances at 9 p.m., asking the crowd to evacuate Bayfront Park. https://t.co/MrPaTRopMG
Ultra Music Festival in Miami interrupted by severe weather Friday | PHOTOS https://t.co/wnB3QsuQuD
Ultra Music Festival shuts down for the night due to weather https://t.co/mhUpt5IiL9
It's a mess #miami #ultra #flwx #wx https://t.co/J3fKe0hs0r
BREAKING: @ultra taps out for Friday. Canceling the rest of the night due to weather. Be safe. #Ultra2024 #UltraMiami https://t.co/eapffrqZPq
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS EVACUATED IN MIAMI FESTIVAL DUE TO STORMS The Ultra Electric music festival has cancelled the rest of tonight's events as heavy rain, strong winds, and a possibility of Tornados, approach Florida. Source: @Rawsalerts https://t.co/v2q1snMan6
Take a look: Ultra Music Festival kicks off in downtown Miami https://t.co/52mIWHLur2
🚨#BREAKING: Hundreds of Thousands of upset spring break festival concertgoers are being evacuated due to severe storms 📌#Miami | #Florda Currently, over 165 thousand upset and soaked spring break concertgoers are being evacuated from Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida. At the… https://t.co/ZfuZc1U1TL
Timelapse of @ultra attendees leaving Bayfront Park after the festival was shut down due to severe weather ⛈️ #flwx https://t.co/OtAnVKg1kb
Ultra is shutting down, at least temporarily — but considering the weather, I wouldn't be surprised if they scrap the rest of the performances. https://t.co/CEeBO99mvq
Ultra is in a severe thunderstorm warned area + tornado watch until late night. They’re telling everybody to leave Bayfront Park https://t.co/QQ9ac3caTf
ULTRA ALERT SEVERE WEATHER - LIGHTNING & STRONG WINDS. For your safety, Ultra Friday is temporarily shutting down. Please calmly leave the park now. https://t.co/y5SF2NdiRC
ULTRA Goers, Hope you are following us on Social Media. A tornado watch is in place for So FL thru 3 am. A Severe Thunderstorm warning is issued for the Beach & you will be impacted as well. Gusty winds are picking up and more rain will move in over the next few hours. Stay safe. https://t.co/vb2ACNB7IB
Looks like Ultra is going through some issues because of the rain pouring in Miami: https://t.co/tqe8BjFDYz
Who is ready for @ULTRA? 🔥 Take Tri-Rail to MiamiCentral Station in downtown Miami which is just a quick walk to Bayfront Park! DJ Aulden Brown is spinning at the station 🎧 You'll have the chance to enter to WIN $250 💵 https://t.co/FOxosqN39d
Here comes round two for South Florida, and will be in Miami and Ft Lauderdale in the next 60-90 minutes. Lightning is possible as well as some isolated severe weather with this wave. Heads up @ultra Music Festival: https://t.co/dJXKhrYaaF
Downtown Miami is going to be BUSY this weekend. - @ultra |@BayfrontParkMIA - @MiamiHEAT |@KaseyaCenter - @HamiltonMusical |@ArshtCenter Plan ahead with travel & transportation and be safe! https://t.co/fTUy54LpG9
Rain or shine, the Ultra Music Festival is still expecting thousands of people to make their way to Bayfront Park this weekend for one of South Florida’s hottest festivals. https://t.co/r20lcxh1bY
LIVE: 7 Skyforce is above Bayfront Park as festival-goers get ready for day one of @ultra. Gates are expected to open soon. https://t.co/lF6OdmmDrm
Looks like there’s some flooding near the @ultra main stage https://t.co/FVqxLBpSVT
Only one thing may be louder than the Ultra Music Fest, and that may be thunder from a disturbance pushing storms our way on Friday. https://t.co/7seYMpj1Mo
Will thunderstorms drench Miami’s Ultra Music Festival? Here’s what the forecast says https://t.co/siN59yPWys